The Bistro at Grove Square

4 (50)

$30 and under

Italian

116 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Grove Square is the subway inspired dining room is comfortable and relaxed and the perfect escape in the heart of downtown Jersey City. Grove Square is a social event that offers socially distant fun such as live music and a DJ to kick your weekend off! We have daily specials such as our 7day/wk Brunch which we offer $20 Pitchers of Mimosa's. Make sure to follow our IG to stay in the loop @jerseycitygrovesq. Grove Square is also available for private events and catering please call or email us for details.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Bistro, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–3:00 am
Website
http://grovesquarejc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Our executive chef can meet all you catering needs for small and large parties.
Private party facilities
Grove Square also 4 unique venues for private events. The corner bar, the bistro, the wine bar and our underground event space. Each offers full service, bar packages and custom menus by our Executive Chef.

Location
116 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Neighborhood
Jersey City
Cross street
Grove St
Parking details
The Grove Pointe Central Parking Garage is adjacent to The Bistro and offers $5 parking from 6pm until close. There is also hourly parking available at that same location all day, and street metered parking on Morgan Street, Grove Street, and Newark Avenue; all just steps from The Bistro.
Public transit
The Bistro is located directly in front of the Grove Street PATH Station, which connects you to downtown and midtown Manhattan within 15 minutes. There is also a hub for buses in the promenade in front of The Bistro, and it's a short 10 minute walk to the Light Rail.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Grilled Bronzino$25.00
Filleted, over Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Seafood Fra Diavlo$25.00
Spicy Marinara, Clams, Scallops, Shrimp, Calamari, Linguine
Braised Lamb Shank$23.00
Red Wine Reduction, Root Vegatables, Roasted Potatoes
Veal Parmesan$24.00
Breaded Cutlet, Mozzarella Cheese, Linguine
Chicken Marsala$18.00
Red Wine, Mushrooms, Carrots, Roasted Potatoes
Steak Frites$24.00
8oz NY Strip
Half Roasted Chicken$21.00
Corn on the Cob
Bouillabaisse$25.00
Seafood Stew, Clams, Shrimp, Cod, Scallops, Italian Sausage, Roasted Potatoes

More Good Stuff

Meatballs$11.00
Baked Littleneck Clams$14.00
Shrimp Cocktail$13.00
Burrata Mozzarella$12.00
Garnished with Arugula Cherry Tomatoes
Fried Calamari$12.00
Giant Calzone$13.00
Fire Roasted Wings$12.00
Buffalo or Asian
Meat & Cheese Board$18.00
Prosciutto, Soppressata, Age Provolone, Hummus, Olives, Flatbread
Mozzarella Sticks$10.00
Shrimp Tacos$12.00
Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Salsa Verde
Truffle Fries$8.00
Steam Clams$13.00
Light Broth
Eggplant Rollatini$11.00

Flatbreads

Toppings ($3/$5): Mushrooms. Onions, Black Olives, Eggplant, Spinach, Pepperoni, Pineapple, Grilled Chicken, Sausage, Prosciutto, Ground Beef

Broccoli Rabe & Shrimp$15.00
Margherita$12.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Plum Tomato
White Truffle$15.00
3 Cheeses, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, White Truffle
Arugula/Provolone$13.00
Veggie$14.00
Spinach, Olives, Onion, Tomato, Mushroom

16" Hand Stretched

Toppings ($3/$5): Mushrooms. Onions, Black Olives, Eggplant, Spinach, Pepperoni, Pineapple, Grilled Chicken, Sausage, Prosciutto, Ground Beef

Margherita$16.00
Plum Tomato, Fresh Mozz, Basil
Veggie$21.00
Spinach, Olives, Onion, Tomato, Mushroom
Grandmas Pie$23.00
Plum Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Sicilian Style
Buffalo Chicken Pie$22.00
Chicken, Mozzarella, Ranch Dressing

Sides

Broccoli Rabe$7.00
Fries$5.00
Meatballs$11.00

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Bistro at Grove Square.

4.0

(50)

3.8Food
3.9Service
4.0Ambience
3.5Value

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50 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on April 24, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I would not recommend this place. I was lucky enough to have a very nice waitress who was doing her best under her work conditions. Because the overall ambiance of this place sucked. From the rude manager to other rude customers snatching sauces and forks out of the waiters hands. The food was really below mediocre. My medium steak I ordered came back dead dry. There was only one A1 sauce on its last leg going around the restaurant, so obviously their inventory wasn’t together. The mimosas were okay but the pitchers were impossible to pour so it ended up all over the table. Just 10/10, don’t recommend. Please just go anywhere else.
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RBurks16
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we did the $20 mimosa pitcher and it was great! the food was awesome and our waitress was so lovely!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was seated right away. Not to noisy great atmosphere Will definitely go back
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OpenTable Diner
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Mozz sticks.... jumbo!
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AlexusB
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was well organized and spacious. Still had the opportunity to sit outside if you liked (heaters are present). Service was excellent.
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JamesonR Gold
New York City127 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 20, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Had high hopes for this place after looking at the menu. The Jalapeño Margarita had no Jalapeño at all, it was a rail cocktail. Meat and cheese board, meatballs, onion soup and beet salad were good apps. The main courses were subpar. The veal parmigiana was very chewy and steak frites was over cooked while fries were undercooked. The meatball linguini was good. The service was subpar. The server hadn’t tried any of the food herself so recommendations weren’t helpful. The manager needed to come back to the table after we ordered food because the server didn’t write the order down. I think this place has a lot of potential but wouldn’t go back after the experience.
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EB1212 Gold
Washington DC16 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 11, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The "steak frites" were disappointing.. Steak was overcooked and instead of FRESH, crisp thin fries, these fries were the fat, frozen type you get at a school cafeteria. I ordered a pinot noir. After several minutes I was told that tonight they only have malbec, cab or merlot. I chose malbec as a substitute. She returned shortly and apologized again: no malbec either! This place has a nice location but the food is not good. I will not return nor recommend this restaurant.
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SusanM Gold
Naples48 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Loved the location. Awesome service.
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HappyFoodie Gold
New York City64 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 9, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I'm giving it 2 stars because the location is awesome. Everything else...? Not so much. Food is absolutely awful! I had a beet salad with grilled shrimp- beets and shrimp were from a can. Service was equally bad. So many places to choose from in JC, this will not be a repeat for me!
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Flossi
Philadelphia25 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to Jersey City to visit our son. Saw this place when we were walking back from the path and decided it looked inviting with outdoor eating area. We were not disappointed. The boys had beer and I had a margarita that was declicous, especially on a warm evening. We each got an appetizer and then split a pizza. Pizza was delicious. Our waiter, Will was very helpful in recommendations on the pizzas and very attentive. With it being happy hour the prices were awesome. We will definetly be back and will ask for Will again.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Bistro, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–3:00 am
Website
http://grovesquarejc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Our executive chef can meet all you catering needs for small and large parties.
Private party facilities
Grove Square also 4 unique venues for private events. The corner bar, the bistro, the wine bar and our underground event space. Each offers full service, bar packages and custom menus by our Executive Chef.

Location
116 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Neighborhood
Jersey City
Cross street
Grove St
Parking details
The Grove Pointe Central Parking Garage is adjacent to The Bistro and offers $5 parking from 6pm until close. There is also hourly parking available at that same location all day, and street metered parking on Morgan Street, Grove Street, and Newark Avenue; all just steps from The Bistro.
Public transit
The Bistro is located directly in front of the Grove Street PATH Station, which connects you to downtown and midtown Manhattan within 15 minutes. There is also a hub for buses in the promenade in front of The Bistro, and it's a short 10 minute walk to the Light Rail.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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The Bistro at Grove Square

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Brunch

Mimosa Pitchers$20.00

Group Brunch Package

Group Brunch Package$35.00

Salads

Arugula Salad$9.00

Grl Chix Caesar Lite$14.00

Beet & Goat Cheese$11.00

Focaccia Sandwiches

Cheeseburger Wrap

Gr Chicken Pesto

Roasted Veggie

Prosciutto/Mozzarella

Pasta

Cheese Ravioli$12.00

Eggplant Rollatini$16.00

White Clam$14.00

Gnocchi Pomodoro$13.00

Broccoli Rabe & Sausage$16.00

Linguini & Meatballs$16.00

Entrees

Grilled Bronzino$25.00

Seafood Fra Diavlo$25.00

Braised Lamb Shank$23.00

Veal Parmesan$24.00

Chicken Marsala$18.00

Steak Frites$24.00

Half Roasted Chicken$21.00

Bouillabaisse$25.00

More Good Stuff

Meatballs$11.00

Baked Littleneck Clams$14.00

Shrimp Cocktail$13.00

Burrata Mozzarella$12.00

Fried Calamari$12.00

Giant Calzone$13.00

Fire Roasted Wings$12.00

Meat & Cheese Board$18.00

Mozzarella Sticks$10.00

Shrimp Tacos$12.00

Truffle Fries$8.00

Steam Clams$13.00

Eggplant Rollatini$11.00

Flatbreads

Broccoli Rabe & Shrimp$15.00

Margherita$12.00

White Truffle$15.00

Arugula/Provolone$13.00

Veggie$14.00

16" Hand Stretched

Margherita$16.00

Veggie$21.00

Grandmas Pie$23.00

Buffalo Chicken Pie$22.00

Sides

Broccoli Rabe$7.00

Fries$5.00

Meatballs$11.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable